Thanks so much for your insight - the site is up for v.2 review this weekend - I am now forearmed!

You mentioned "white space on the right" - is the content aligning to the left? Is the city-scape image up top taking up too real estate? As I look a the green content area with fresh eyes, I can see it is too verbose, and fairly non specific. I wanted to let it be reacted too. Also, since workshop content is still being developed, I had to fill the area with general blurbs. Eventually, there will actually be workshop tickets up for sale, and that will fill space.

Hi, I've been on this forum for a while but never properly introduced myself. I'm still trying to figure out how to do things here, for example, upload my picture.

I also have questions for people but not sure exactly how to do that here either. My middle name is Confused.

I've been a writer for decades. I've written business articles, web copy, articles, broadcast writing (for the radio), poems, and short stories. (Currently working on a novel.) I've also ghost written a book, and am the coauthor of "Hypoglycemia for Dummies" and "The Encyclopedia of Hepatitis and Other Liver Diseases" -- please check them out if you have hypoglycemia or liver disease!

I've also been a translator for decades, translating mostly from Japanese to English, though I can, and have, translated from Chinese to English. My clients include Newsweek Japan, NHK, and TBS, among others.

I'm now shifting to fiction writing and would like to establish myself as a fiction writer. One question I have is: What sort of a blog do I start? I've already bought a domain in my name, but have not put up a website yet.

I also have a request for anyone here who is willing to download for free a bicultural (Chinese-Japanese) coming-of-age story:

It's quick, simple, takes just a minute. Nothing required on your part -- no name, no email address. Click on the format you want: pdf, kindle, or e-book reader. Then read the story at your leisure, or not at all.

The story is a contest submission and my first official foray into fiction writing. The judges decide on the winner based on the number of downloads and literary merit. Since I haven’t been cultivating a social media presence, I’m just asking as many people as I can. Any downloads and sharing much appreciated.
Thank you so very much!

Hi, my name is Tasha Mizrahi and I have called the area around Montreal, Canada my home for my entire life. I am currently working on a children's book which I am very excited about because it works hand in hand with my passion. What I hope to get out of this website is information regarding how to market yourself and hopefully establish some connections along the way... I am pretty new at this sort of ordeal. I would like to take the time to thank @BillBelew for introducing me to this website when he messaged me on Twitter using my username @tashagabrielle

@Steve sadly it's still in the works but that's always better than nothing. It's definitely a tough process but oh so rewarding at the same time, as is all the best things in life

@Belew thanks for the welcome, I'm glad that I'm here and will try my best to do just that. I'm trying to set up a wordpress in order to blog about the process and the like but I'm still trying to figure out the ropes. I'll keep my eye out for @Steve but as long as he changes it in a good way there's no harm, no foul!

Buy a domain at any reputable seller, ($9.99/year) get the cheapest self-hosting package they offer ($6-7/month) ... and install WordPress via your host provider (this part is free) and you will be on your way.